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William Cecil, First Baron Burghley

Franz Hogenberg

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an upper body portrait of a man turned slightly to his right. He has a distinct face with prominent features, such as a high forehead, intense eyes, a sharp nose, a beard, and a mustache. His hair is short and closely cropped. The man is dressed in a richly patterned coat with a large, fur-trimmed collar. He holds a large letter "B" with his left hand and a small book or paper with his right hand. The background features architectural elements with ornate columns and arches, with “CORYNNA” and “RUTANIA” inscribed on the structure.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7985 × 10824 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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